Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... March, 2012

3-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Many Friends

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[NicknamedBob]

"Specifics, please...."

Joshua 10:12

Then spoke Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand you still on Gibeon; and you, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

This is the familiar story of the Sun "standing still" for Joshua to win his battle.

I'm just identifying with his soldiers. Should they get extra pay, or not?

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Jaycee!
Your #1288 is So Beautiful, and Meaningful.

(((((Hugs, and Thank you, my Sweet FRiend!)))))

[jaycee]

Thank you, Kitty. After I last posted, I sat down to watch
t.v. and went sound to sleep. I do that a lot. By evening,
I'm just tired I guess.

Hope you've had a nice day today with little pain. I will
head off to bed now. Sleep well with sweet dreams, Kitty.

Goodnight dear friend. ((((HUGS))))

[The Mayor]

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The Real Thing
March 27, 2012

A church in Naperville, Illinois, is basking in excitement about its brand-new bells in the belfry above its sanctuary. When the church was built many years ago, they didn’t have the money to purchase bells. However, for its 25th anniversary they were able to raise the funds to hang three bells in the vacant space. Even though they are stunning, there is one problem: the congregation will never hear the bells ring. Although they look real, they are artificial.

The apostle John wrote his first epistle to encourage believers not to just look like real Christians, but to prove they are genuine by how they live. The evidence that a person’s faith is real is not found in some mystical experience with God. The proof that people truly know and love God is found in submitting to His authority and to His Word. John writes, “But whoever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:5-6).

If we claim that we have been transformed by the gospel and intimately know and love God, we should validate it by our obedience to His Word.

Don’t listen to the Word of God
And then ignore what you have heard;
Instead obey God’s will for you—
Be doers of the Word. —Sper

Obedience to God is an expression of our love for God.

Read: 1 John 2:3-11

Whoever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. —1 John 2:5

Bible in a Year:
2 Samuel 16-18

[jaycee]

[MEG33]

Lovely, jaycee

[MEG33]

*Good GratiTuesday To Amy's Place*

Wishing Everyone A Beautiful Day

[left that other site]

Gratituesday

A Blessed Day To All!



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[JustAmy]

March 27, 2012



Graphic by MamaBear

When Roses cease to bloom, Sir,
by Emily Dickinson

When Roses cease to bloom, Sir,
And Violets are done --
When Bumblebees in solemn flight
Have passed beyond the Sun --
The hand that paused to gather
Upon this Summer's day
Will idle lie -- in Auburn --
Then take my flowers -- pray!

[MEG33]

Beautiful! Thank you..My daughter had a rose blooming when I was visiting.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Meg. We have a couple of roses in bloom. Spring is blooming in California’s central valley.

Wishing you a painfree GratiTuesday.

[jaycee]

BRAELYN SURE DID LOVE HER
HER BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES!
(ON MY WAY TO HAIR APPOINTMENT!)

[geologist]

The intention was to indicate the reality that simply because a great many people agreed to come together and do something, it did not, and does not mean what they intended to do was/is a good thing or pleasing to God.

Many are convinced by the fact a group of people are agreeing ... so then it must be the thing to do. People are easily mislead, as is evident today. In church and in the world, there are many misadventures.

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate you.

A book could be written illustrating this reality.

There is is one, isn't there?

[JustAmy]

Ahhhh ... she is so sweet, Jaycee.

Thanks for sharing this adorable picture.

[MEG33]

Thank you, dear Amy..I am doing nothing at all today! LOL..no pain.

[MEG33]

How precious..seems like yesterday I was congratulating you for becoming a GG!

[geologist]

Emphasis ...

“The proof that people truly know and love God is found in submitting to His authority and to His Word. John writes, “But whoever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:5-6).”
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I fear churches today are teaching feel good messages on practical living and presenting few challenges to how their congregation lives. There is a phrase or acronym used here on Free Republic, 'RINO'. (Republican in name only) Perhaps the churches have slid bit by bid into 'CINO'. Christian in name only. Sad commentary. Think of all the people that are mislead. They are trusting without reading and knowing the Scriptures. God forgive us. Have mercy LORD,send thy spirit to their need, in Jesus name amen.

[geologist]

Philippians 4:11b,13. “For I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.” “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.””
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We know the LORD is sovereign. He may be using us in ways we can not see, or understand. There is the certainty ...
God uses us in ways we can not see His purpose to achieve.`

Trust the LORD.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for your Sweet Goodnight Post Last Night, Jaycee!
Your Pic of Beaelyn is Precious. She is So Sweet!

(((((Hope you have a Good Day, with Lessened Pain, Dear FRiend)))))

Thank you to Everyone for the Wonderful Tuesday Posts.